Master Planner/Scheduler - Production

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, executes, and continuously improves the production planning process and resulting production schedule to maximize operational efficiency while not compromising on time delivery of finished product

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer forecasts, sales orders, capacity, and lead times.
• Utilize sales plans/forecasts to develop production plans and schedules.
• Analyze sales data and forecasts to provide input into both short-term execution and long-term capacity planning.
• Monitor on time performance to the production have ready dates and make adjustments to meet customer demand and expected ship dates including recommending overtime when needed.
• Manage schedule changes to accommodate expedites when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Shipping, Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality) to resolve delivery risks and production issues.
• Maintain and update key planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system (e.g., machine efficiency, lead times, etc.).
• Prepares master production schedule for manufacturing which considers quality, efficiencies and on-time delivery.
• Generates and distributes potential late order reports to customer service, production supervisors and lead associates, and shipping.
• Consults with customer service and production supervisors on dates of potential problems and establish priorities for completion of late orders.
• Evaluates weekly workload and meets with the Planning/Scheduling Manager and Production Manager to identify areas where overtime is needed.
• Works with engineering department to set times for sample runs, offers advice on where to run product
• Works with maintenance to schedule preventative maintenance along with equipment repairs/upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Works with Inventory Manager to establish planning policies and safety stock levels based on provided forecast.
• Works with Quality Manager with re-planning of both internal and external rejected material.
• Monitors RAW and WIP inventory levels.
• Communicates with Purchasing on material shortages.
• Participates in meetings that effect production. Offers suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Aware of Kalas’ environmental policy and what it means to them.
• Aware of their significant environmental aspects and knows how to mitigate or eliminate the environmental impacts associated with them.
• Observes company housekeeping and safety regulations.
• Meets attendance requirements as stated in the associate handbook.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.